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Mazda 323

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,498 cc

Y253 TBYMOT history

Y253 TBY is a blue petrol Mazda 323 first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 126,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2024
Mileage
126,790 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 TBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
323
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y253 TBY was last recorded at 126,790 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,118 miles · 15 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
672 miles
Average per year
4,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 126,790 miles
  • 2023 – 126,118 miles
  • 2022 – 125,727 miles
  • 2021 – 125,274 miles
  • 2020 – 125,032 miles
  • 2019 – 124,261 miles
  • 2018 – 123,592 miles
  • 2017 – 123,129 miles
  • 2016 – 120,692 miles
  • 2015 – 118,306 miles
  • 2014 – 114,978 miles
  • 2013 – 112,288 miles
  • 2012 – 102,010 miles
  • 2011 – 91,259 miles
  • 2010 – 78,605 miles
  • 2009 – 67,878 miles
  • 2008 – 55,957 miles
  • 2007 – 42,942 miles
  • 2006 – 34,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail126,790 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and offside rear outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak sump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail126,790 miles (+672)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,790 miles
    Test number
    434150894839
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and offside rear outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass126,118 miles (+391)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    126,118 miles
    Test number
    743432489503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,727 miles (+453)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    125,727 miles
    Test number
    547143839790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass125,274 miles (+242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    125,274 miles
    Test number
    122683075855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass125,032 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,032 miles
    Test number
    236135416124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,261 miles (+669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,261 miles
    Test number
    249578762154
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil sump slightly leaking oil
  7. Pass123,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    123,592 miles
    Test number
    286121609508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,592 miles (+463)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,592 miles
    Test number
    634223515827
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass123,129 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    123,129 miles
    Test number
    435032167342
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump
  10. Fail123,129 miles (+2,437)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,129 miles
    Test number
    764503133361
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump
    • AdvisoryPower steering belt slipping
  11. Pass120,692 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    120,692 miles
    Test number
    147639745695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Fail120,692 miles (+2,386)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,692 miles
    Test number
    226922683246
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass118,306 miles (+3,328)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    118,306 miles
    Test number
    106382355111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
  14. Pass114,978 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    114,978 miles
    Test number
    849544954136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil sump corroded
  15. Fail114,978 miles (+2,690)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,978 miles
    Test number
    855934454177
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil sump corroded
  16. Pass112,288 miles (+10,278)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    112,288 miles
    Test number
    526935863140
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass102,010 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    102,010 miles
    Test number
    697327562173
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBrake pedal has slight travel
  18. Fail102,009 miles (+10,750)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,009 miles
    Test number
    618716162134
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBrake pedal has slight travel
  19. Pass91,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    91,259 miles
    Test number
    239340561164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail91,259 miles (+12,654)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,259 miles
    Test number
    786550561139
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  21. Pass78,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    78,605 miles
    Test number
    823135960175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,605 miles (+10,727)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,605 miles
    Test number
    841205260152
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  23. Pass67,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    67,878 miles
    Test number
    541172169112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,878 miles (+11,921)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,878 miles
    Test number
    132932269184
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
  25. Pass55,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,957 miles
    Test number
    203184168160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail55,957 miles (+13,015)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,957 miles
    Test number
    384394568112
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  27. Pass42,942 miles (+8,084)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    42,942 miles
    Test number
    242446567415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass34,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,858 miles
    Test number
    771916306262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y253 TBY

Does Y253 TBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y253 TBY expired on 19 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y253 TBY?
The MOT on Y253 TBY expired on 19 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y253 TBY done?
Y253 TBY was recorded at 126,790 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 4,996 miles a year.
Has Y253 TBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 TBY has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y253 TBY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y253 TBY find?
Y253 TBY failed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 2 advisories: offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and offside rear outer sill corroded; offside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 4 more.

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